Arteta seeks to persuade Vinícius Júnior to join Arsenal
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Mikel Arteta has initiated efforts to convince Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid to transfer to Arsenal. The discussions come amid Arsenal's preparations for the upcoming season, where they aim to strengthen their squad. Arteta's approach highlights his commitment to enhancing the team's attacking options. It is unclear how Vinícius will respond to Arsenal's advances as talks progress.
- •Arteta has approached Vinícius Júnior regarding a potential transfer.
- •Discussions occur as Arsenal prepares for the new season.
- •Vinícius is currently with Real Madrid.
- •No confirmation on Vinícius's decision has been reported.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Vinícius Jr’s ‘problem’ at Real Madrid could benefit Arsenal’s pursuit
- 7:29 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta 'enamoured' by Vinicius but winger wants to stay at Real
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Winger Is Open To Joining Arsenal: Should Arteta Launch A Move For Him?
- 9:10 AMESPN — Transfer rumors, news: Arteta to try to convince Vinícius Jr. to join Arsenal
"Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract talks with Real Madrid this week as Premier League champions Arsenal maintain a key interest in the forward. The Gunners have identified the Brazilian as their priority left-wing target should his contract situation remain unresolved. Vinicius returned to the club for his first pre-season training session and medical assessment on Monday following his World Cup campaign with Brazil.
"In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is open to joining Arsenal this summer. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are closely following the Brazilian wide pl...
"Arsenal’s ambitious pursuit of Vinícius Jr has received another intriguing twist after respected South American football expert Tim Vickery suggested the Brazilian’s situation at Real Madrid is b...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:05 AMVinícius Jr’s ‘problem’ at Real Madrid could benefit Arsenal’s pursuit
Arsenal’s ambitious pursuit of Vinícius Jr has received another intriguing twist after respected South American football expert Tim Vickery suggested the Brazilian’s situation at Real Madrid is b...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:29 AMArteta 'enamoured' by Vinicius but winger wants to stay at Real
Vinicius Jr is set to resume contract talks with Real Madrid this week as Premier League champions Arsenal maintain a key interest in the forward. The Gunners have identified the Brazilian as their priority left-wing target should his contract situation remain unresolved. Vinicius returned to the club for his first pre-season training session and medical assessment on Monday following his World Cup campaign with Brazil.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:05 PMReal Madrid Winger Is Open To Joining Arsenal: Should Arteta Launch A Move For Him?
In a recent report, Fichajes revealed that Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is open to joining Arsenal this summer. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are closely following the Brazilian wide pl...
- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 9:10 AMTransfer rumors, news: Arteta to try to convince Vinícius Jr. to join Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has tried to convince Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior to join Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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